Political Assistant to the Green Group on Bristol City Council. Views my own.
Joined September 2019
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Obligatory new job post! Very excited to have been appointed as the new Political Assistant to the Green group on @BristolCouncil, starting in November. @bristolgreen
Loved 'The Struggle Continues' exhibition at @PRStokesCroft celebrating the success of the Bristol Bus Boycott 60 years on and more recent political struggles across the city.
The judge ruled that by stopping government agencies from considering climate impacts when deciding whether or not to permit energy projects, Montana contributes to the climate crisis and stops the state from addressing it.
Where have I heard that before?
theguardian.com/us-news/2023…
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Has anyone done any research on what's likely to happen to the rental market if demand continues to outstrip supply?
Seems like the situation for Bristol renters is broken beyond belief and completely unsustainable.
I made The Sunday Times Rich List 2023!
Not because I’ve won the euromillions, but because governments must set a deadline for private jets to be zero emissions or face a ban.
Out with Eastville Councillor @lf66francis this afternoon talking to residents about their issues and the work she's doing.
Along with a healthy dose of fly tipping reporting.
Lorraine is also raising money for defibrillators, which you can donate to here:
greatwesternairambulance.ent…
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Great to be part of the Coalition of UK Airport Campaign Groups on Friday for #TheBigOne
We marched with thousands of others on @transportgovuk to demand a stop to airport expansions!
Some great speeches too from @_wearepossible @FlightFreeUK @The_AEF @baancc @FlightFreeUK
Great to see so many local groups and national organisation at todays Stop Airport Expansion march outside the DfT organised by @baancc #TheBigOne
Great to be out today with other @bristolgreen members as part of the Great Bristol Spring Clean!
Managed to make a dent but as you can see here, the path leading to the cycle path from Clay Hill needs some more serious action @BristolWaste @BristolCouncil.
I went down with @carla_denyer yesterday to show solidarity with the junior doctors on strike outside the Bristol Royal Infirmary. @BMA_JuniorDocs @SouthWestBMA.
Better pay and working conditions should be a top priority for any Governmnent that cares about public health!
Yesterday I was outside the Bristol Royal Infirmary supporting the #JuniorDoctorsStrike with @BMA_JuniorDocs @SouthWestBMA
@KatBelfield explained how much #JuniorDoctors' poor pay and conditions is affecting the quality of healthcare at the NHS - so many doctors are leaving.
ALT Carla and other Green Party members standing at the junior doctors' picket outside the BRI listening to Severn RJDC BMA co-chair Kat Belfield explain why they are striking.
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Inaction on the climate crisis and attacks on collective action are valid reasons for declines in psychological wellbeing, for all ages.
Young people are being failed across the board.
Our pain is valid, and our anger more so.
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Flying by private jet is the most carbon-intensive way to travel and it’s unacceptable that people continue to do it unnecessarily in the midst of a climate emergency.
Read my full quote for @The_AEF here:
independent.co.uk/climate-ch…
Analysis from The Mirror and AEF found that extra domestic flight routes, linked to tax cuts, will dump more than 9,000 tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere each year.
Read my full quote here:
mirror.co.uk/travel/news/tax…
I wrote a more detailed breakdown of Air Passenger Duty and the recent changes for @The_AEF last year.
aef.org.uk/air-passenger-dut…
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Actual reporting on the legality of the bill and how it will effect people should not be overshadowed by celebrity comments @BBCNews
This kind of journalism diverts attention from the wider story and is not useful in any way.
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64883655
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‘Bristol is ready to give us power’: Greens hopeful of win in pivotal byelection.
Gwaaan @PatDBMcAllister!
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Decision to allow Bristol Airport to expand is based on policies that were written before the UK legislated for net zero... (1/4)
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-br…
Last year, a letter from @The_AEF, @friends_earth, @AirportWatch, @_wearepossible, @transenv, @GreenpeaceUK and @GreenAllianceUK called on Government to withdraw these policies until they comply with a net-zero trajectory. (2/4)
aef.org.uk/2022/05/18/ngos-t…
Absolutely unbelievable that the first person you interview about whether the UK can afford net-zero is Nigel Farage @BBCJustinR, whose petition you say got less than 25,000 signatures.
How can you justify this airtime?
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Had a great time on Saturday supporting @PatDBMcAllister out in Hotwells and Harbourside.
He'd make a stellar addition to the 24 existing Green Councillors on Bristol City Council.
Me and my red hat also made it into all three of these photos. Gets more obvious by number three.
What a great day out in #Bristol campaigning to #GetGreensElected!
The sun did not come out as promised, but we still had many good conversations on doorsteps. And saw lots of @TheGreenParty posters in windows.
Thank you everyone for coming and volunteering your time today. 💚
ALT A group of Green volunteers with their hands on the air, smiling. Patrick McAllister, Carla Denyer and Natalie Bennett are at the front.
ALT A group of people sitting and standing around a table in a dining room. Some are holding Vote Green posters. Carla, Patrick and Katy (Clifton councillor) are in the middle
ALT Bristol Green Party member Max smiling and pointing at a Green Party poster in a window at a prominent junction in Hotwells
Eastville Councillor @lf66francis is raising money for defibrillators!
The first will be at The Star on Fishponds Road. Once enough money is raised, more will be installed across Eastville and hopefully across Bristol.
Please donate and share!
greatwesternairambulance.ent…
Finally joined @ACORNunion this afternoon. Housing policy in this country has shafted young people every which way and I am tireeeeed